Played by hundreds of people worldwide, you start in the role of a Starfleet Cadet, graduate from the three-week Academy Training missions as an Ensign, and join the crew of any of our starships or stations in the ACTD Fleet. Your mission - to explore the far reaches of the galaxy, seek out new life and civilizations, and go where no one has gone before. But beware, danger and excitement is waiting for you at every turn!

Choose from any of the major departmental positions - Science, Tactical, Medical, Engineering, Flight Control, Operations, Counselor - and develop your character through chat-based, email-based or newsgroup-based role-playing. Each week you encounter a new challenge as you explore the universe and protect the Federation. As you progress through the Game, you may receive commendations for your actions, or perhaps even a promotion. Who knows, one day you might even make Captain...